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Taylor Kitsch Declines Full-Time Role in Peacock’s Friday Night Lights Reboot

The reboot is in early development at Peacock under leadership of Jason Katims, Peter Berg, Brian Grazer, Kristen Zolner, with casting still to be announced.

Overview

  • Taylor Kitsch confirmed he was asked to reprise Tim Riggins but will not return as a series regular for the upcoming revival.
  • The actor remains open to a brief cameo while focusing on his 22-acre Montana retreat for veterans and those battling addiction.
  • Original creative leads showrunner Jason Katims, producer Peter Berg and executive producers Brian Grazer and Kristen Zolner are overseeing the reboot at Peacock.
  • Peacock’s official logline describes the new series as following a ragtag Texas high school football team and their interim coach rebuilding after a devastating hurricane.
  • No casting announcements have been made and it is unclear which, if any, legacy cast members will appear in the revival.